Tile flooring cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $10,200
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $51
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #77
- 1 = most expensive
A tile floor in Syracuse, NY usually costs $2,550 to $10,200 for 200 sq ft. That works out to about $13 to $51 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $28.99 an hour in the Syracuse area, 8% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$4,850 to $7,900
About $24 to $39.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,000 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,850 | $7,900 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $3,700 | $7,000 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,150 | $2,700 | $3,250 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,550 | $6,400 | $10,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Syracuse number
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.99 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Syracuse is 1.08 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Syracuse is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,700 nationally becomes $3,700 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.7: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Syracuse
Jobs that often go together with tile floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Syracuse wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, laminate flooring comes out highest (+4%) and hardwood flooring lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,600 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $2,100 – $7,250 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,850 | +3% |
Why two Syracuse quotes can differ
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Tile alone
Tile costs $2-$35 per sq ft before installation, which is what makes the range so wide.
Syracuse: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Syracuse. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bathroom (50 sq ft) to main floor (400 sq ft).
Basic
$2,550 to $5,600
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,850 to $7,900
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$7,150 to $10,200
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $640 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,950 | $5,350 – $7,650 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $5,100 – $11,200 | $9,700 – $15,800 | $14,300 – $20,400 |
What local crews earn in Syracuse
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Syracuse the blend is 1.08.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.99 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $36.67 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.64 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $34.90 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 55.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $430. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 9.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Syracuse has 300,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 85th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $23.56 | $28.99 | $36.67 | $26.77 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $21.52 | $23.64 | $34.90 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Is Syracuse cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Syracuse. Albany is the lowest at about $6,300 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $2,550 – $10,200 | $6,400 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $2,850 – $10,700 | $6,800 | +6% |
| New York (statewide) | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +6% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Syracuse ranks #77 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Syracuse is 5% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $2,700 – $11,100 | $6,900 | +8% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $2,600 – $11,000 | $6,800 | +6% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $2,600 – $10,300 | $6,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,350 – $9,700 | $6,000 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −13% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,100 – $9,300 | $5,700 | −11% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | −12% |
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Tile flooring in Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Syracuse?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $10,200 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,850 to $7,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Syracuse?
About $13 to $51 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $12 to $50.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $6,400, which is 1% more than Syracuse ($6,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $6,400. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Syracuse?
$1,900 to $7,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Syracuse?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Syracuse area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 5% below the New York statewide estimate ($6,750 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Syracuse?
The BLS median is $28.99 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.56 to $36.67.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Syracuse?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $5,600 and premium work $7,150 to $10,200. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Syracuse
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.